Steph Creates -DIY Home And Crafts

Have you ever wondered what to do with those tea tin containers once you’ve finished using them? While going through my tea storage, I came across one nearly empty tin. After finishing it off, I decided to create a beautiful winter scene using the tin. I absolutely love making these little winter displays by repurposing tin containers. If you’d like to create one yourself, I would love for you to follow along! Video tutorial Materials Needed: - Tin container - Acrylic paint - Sanding block (optional) - Paintbrush - Foam block - Decorative tissue paper - Mod Podge - Winter decorations (I’m using faux snow cotton, a winter tree, and a wooden house) - Hot glue - Optional: stamp and ink, faux pearl stickers Prepare the Tin Container: Start by applying paint to the tin container. I chose to use my sanding block beforehand to prepare the surface for paint.   Once sanded, apply your acrylic paint. Make sure to allow the paint to dry completely. I needed three coats for full coverage. Cut...

Hello everyone! I’m excited that you decided to visit the blog today. I wanted to share how to create a cozy autumn tablescape at home. My goal was to design something warm and inviting, as our table is a space where we share conversations, drink coffee, tackle homework, and simply enjoy each other’s company.  I typically don’t go all out when decorating my dining table, but I wanted to show you how I styled it using decor pieces I already had. I would love for you to join me in this decorating adventure! Watch the video tutorial Create a Cozy Autumn Tablescape at Home Items I'm adding to my table:  -White tablecloth runner - Battery-operated leaf lights  - Reusing glass jars  - Mini pumpkins and other fall decorations  - Small "Hello Fall" sign  - Faux flowers I began by spreading my white tablecloth down the center of the table. Around Halloween, I purchased this tablecloth a few years ago at my local Walmart. After laying it out, I realized that I could ...

Get inspired this fall with a DIY floral sign project. Learn how to create a beautiful fall-themed sign with this step-by-step tutorial. Let's create an easy Autumn floral sign decoration. You will only need a few materials for this craft, and it is perfect for displaying this fall season.  If you're ready, let's start creating. Video tutorial Materials -8" x 8" White Plaque with Brown Frame -One unfinished plywood House decoration -Acrylic paint -Paintbrush -Faux flowers -Hot glue -Floral cutters -Lettering  (I’m using my Cricut machine to make my lettering) Start by applying acrylic paint to the unfinished house decoration. I used a paint color called "cloudless." Next, take the home decoration and use adhesive to attach it to the inside of the wooden frame sign. Apply the adhesive to the back side of the home decoration, flip it over, and press it down firmly inside the frame. After that, add letters to the sign. You can use vinyl, stickers, or even s...

Get ready to get creative this fall with DIY upcycled glass candle decorations. Follow this easy step-by-step guide to transform old glass jars into beautiful seasonal decor pieces. I will demonstrate how to create two fall candle decorations using glass jars. You will only need a few materials to get started. If you're ready, let's begin! Video tutorial Materials Glass jars fall decorated leaves faux fall leaves Acrylic paint Twine or craft string Hot glue Paintbrush Mod Podge Battery-operated tealight candles Applying paint and Mod Podge Begin by mixing paint and Mod Podge. I decided to do this for my jars to give them more of a stained-glass appearance. I went with brown and orange for my jars. Adding napkin cut-outs and faux leaves After cutting out your napkin designs, use Mod Podge to adhere them to your first jar. Make sure to remove the second layer of the napkin before adding each cutout to the jar. Apply Mod Podge to the jar, place the design over the Mod Podge, and ...

  Hello everyone! Happy October! Today, I want to show you how to create a fall sign using items from Dollar Tree. I found a simple sign there and decided to give it a makeover. This is a step-by-step tutorial, and I will provide you with a list of all the materials you will need. Materials: - One Dollar Tree sign - Acrylic paint - Assorted faux fall leaves - Decorative napkin - Optional: wooden letter blocks - Optional: faux flowers - Paintbrush - Adhesive Start by painting the sign. I chose to mix white paint with orange for my sign. It took a few coats of paint, allowing each coat to dry, to achieve full coverage. Next, I painted the stem using a mixture of brown and white paint. Then, I added a shimmery green paint with a little white paint to the metal leaf. I used a smaller paintbrush to add some white paint to the lines of the leaf. When working with the napkin, I began by cutting out my chosen design. I used a red autumn truck napkin design for my sign. After cutting it out...